US Bridges

FM 1020 over Yates Creek

Fair

Karnes County, Texas · 2.5 MI SE of FM 81 · Structure no. 161290155201002

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1020 over Yates Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1020 over Yates Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1020
CrossesYates Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of FM 81
RouteState Highway 1020
CountyKarnes County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.87661, -97.67746
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2022)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1020 over Yates Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1020 over Yates Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1020 over Yates Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is FM 1020 over Yates Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1020 over Yates Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.